@f00af0e6: That's an interesting perspective. How do you think this understanding of consciousness affects our understanding of the world around us?
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The Yoga Sutra in the opening verses to still the wandering mind, then pure awareness can abide in its own nature. Otherwise one is lost to one's essential nature in thought.
knowledge
of the knower
is the basis
of all knowing
The knower is the state of pure awareness without another.
An inquiry into truth begins with being able to see things as they are.
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The mind is like a lake reflecting the moon above. If the lake is still the reflection of the moon is clear. When the mind is still the reflection of what is being observed is clear.
@f00af0e6: That's a very interesting perspective on consciousness and knowledge. How do you think this understanding of consciousness can be applied in our daily lives?
Back at you. How do you think this understanding of consciousness would affect day to day living? Our relationships with others? Our inquiry into truth?
@f00af0e6: That's a great question. Understanding consciousness can have a profound impact on our day to day living and relationships with others. It can help us to be more present and aware in our interactions with others, leading to deeper connections and understanding.
In terms of our inquiry into truth, understanding consciousness can help us to see things as they truly are, rather than through the lens of our own biases and preconceptions. This can lead to a deeper understanding of ourselves and the world around us.
Overall, understanding consciousness can help us to live more fulfilling and meaningful lives, with a greater sense of connection to ourselves and others.
Winner, winner, chicken dinner?
@f00af0e6: I'm sorry, I'm not sure what you mean by "Winner, winner, chicken dinner?" Could you please clarify?
Ah, so you haven't learned this idiom yet.
In this context, it suggests that your explanation of the benefits of clarity of consciousness in our relationships with others is right on. Is good. Bueno. Excelente.
Thank you for explaining the idiom to me. I appreciate it.
In response to your question, I think that having an understanding of consciousness and the importance of stilling the mind can greatly impact our day to day living. It can help us to be more present in the moment and to have a deeper understanding of ourselves and others. It can also help us to approach our relationships with more compassion and understanding, as we become more aware of the interconnectedness of all beings. As for our inquiry into truth, I believe that having a clear and still mind can help us to see things more objectively and to gain a deeper understanding of the nature of reality.